1994 Mercury Topaz Repair and Maintenance
A guide to problems, costs, maintenance and repair for your 1994 Mercury Topaz
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1994 Mercury Topaz ProblemsAutomatic Transmission Shifts Hard
If the throttle lever is out of adjustment, or the grommets are missing / broken at the throttle or transmission, the automatic transmission can shift hard. Replace the grommets as needed and adjust the throttle lever.
If a buzzing noise is coming from the exhaust at different engine speeds and conditions, this is commonly caused by the heat shields on catalytic converters coming loose at points. The buzzing is the metal on metal contact. Installing a large worm clamp around the catalytic converter and heat shield assembly will prevent the noise and secure the shields.
The horn may not work sometimes. A higher than appropriate horn voltage can cause switch damage and a relay kit should be installed to moderate voltage and maintain functionality.
1994 Mercury Topaz QuestionsLow spark problem. Has fuel,cranks and trys to start,but wont startit. (1 answer)
It cranks,acts like it want to start. Pulld plug wire,inserted a plug then grounded plug. Spark was oarnge in color. Wat could be bad?
It's starts up fine, but will not accelerate when pressing on the gas
1994 Mercury Topaz RecallsFord Recalls 1992-1995 Models Due to Engine Fan Issue
Ford has recalled certain 1992-1995 Taurus and Mercury Sable models with 3.8L engines, 1994-1995 Taurus and Mercury Sable models with 3.0L engines, 1992-1994 Tempo and Mercury Topaz models with 3.0L engines, 1994 Tempo and Mercury Topaz models with 2.3L engines, and 1992-1994 Lincoln Continental models in certain cold weather states for an issue with the engine electric cooling fan. During high winds, low temperatures, and drifting snow, the fan could become blocked or frozen with snow. This could cause the fan not to rotate and ultimately overheat. Dealers will install a harness with a circuit breaker to protect the fan motor from overheating.